Chicken McNuggets

Chicken McNuggets

This was an attempt by me to make something different from 2 chicken breasts set aside for dinner. The out-door grill and porch area were covered with snow. I was tired of the same old – same old. Decided to experiment. So – unlike so many recipes you see – the actual amounts are more in line with the way in which my grandmother cooked – “a pinch of this – a handful of that – about that much and until it looks right.”

Ingredients & equipment:

Two large chicken breasts cut up into one inch squares – more or less.

Two eggs beaten with a bit of oil – I used Canola – but you could probably use Coconut Oil.

Shredded unsweetened Coconut. About a cup or more laid out on a plate. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and what ever seasoning you like. Spice it up if you prefer.

One large baking tray covered with a sheet of Tin Foil. Spray or wipe the surface with oil. I do not like washing the tray and prefer to throw away the tin foil.

Assemble:

Dump the chicken pieces in the egg-oil mixture. Stir and coat thoroughly. Using kitchen tongs, take out one piece – shake off the excess egg mixture and roll it in the coconut mixture then place on the tray. As you add more pieces – make sure there is room between them. Once they are all assembled – spray lightly with Canola Oil. This will help crisp up the outside.

Pre-heat the oven to 375. Put the tray in. You should not need to turn the pieces over. As the outside gets a bit tan – rotate the tray to make sure they are evenly cooked. I used the Convection-bake setting on my oven – but that is not necessary.

Do Not Over Cook. The pieces are small and will cook fast – you do not want the chicken dried out. Commercial nuggets have all sorts of stuff added to the chicken to keep it moist. Time – well – I just kept watch. 15-20 minutes is an estimate.

Dipping Sauce:

What makes McNuggets taste even better are the dipping sauces. I did not have mine prepared – so missed out. Next time – I’ll make up a batch of the Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce – or a mayo and mustard combination. The choice is yours – use your imagination.